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hook and eye

 

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Noun hook and eye has 1 sense
  1. hook and eye - a kind of fastener used on clothing
    --1 is a kind of
    fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing

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Hook and Eye

Definition: A fastening device consisting of a small metal hook that catches on a loop or eye, used to hold together two pieces of fabric or to secure a door or gate.

Parts of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A small metal hook and loop fastener used in sewing, typically to fasten garments or curtains together.

Example sentence: She carefully sewed the hook and eye onto the back of the dress to ensure a secure closure.

Sense 2: A simple latch mechanism consisting of a hook-shaped catch and a metal loop, used to hold doors, gates, or other objects closed.

Example sentence: The old wooden gate was secured with a traditional hook and eye.

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